The employment and pensions practice NautaDutilh is led by Maartje Govaert, who is an expert in whistleblower claims and continues to handle whistleblowing investigations for the firm's international and national client base. Reorganisations, cross-border mergers, and litigation concerning executive contracts and non-competes are also pillars of the practice. Homme ten Have has notable expertise in reorganisations, employee consultation rights, and corporate governance-related issues, while Albert van der Kolk is known for his focus on flexible work solutions, privacy, and pensions. Drawing on the expertise of pensions specialist Pieter de Jong, the team is also well versed in handling both advisory and contentious matters for clients and their pension funds.
Testimonials
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- 'They are very accessible and provide quick and practical advice.'
- 'Good cooperation between the labour and corporate law teams and as a result quick feedback. Also quick coordination with the other party's counsel.'
- 'Excellent services meeting the highest possible standards. They really partner up with their clients, and are super fast, flexible and knowledgeable.'
- 'Maartje Govaert brought great expertise to the table and was very committed.'
- 'From the partners to the associates to the management assistants, all those who we have been in contact with from NautaDutilh have met or exceeded our expectations. With their extensive knowledge and experience, they are able to advise us in the best way possible, providing us with creative solutions to complex issues while ensuring a good relationship and collaboration between us and our organisational counterpart.'
- 'Maartje Govaert is very experienced and knowledgeable. Her positive attitude and innovative way of explaining the law and case law to a lay audience make it a pleasure to work with her. We feel immensely strengthened in our position just by having Maartje support us. Annette van Beers is great at combining our organisational input with the application of the law.'
- 'Exceptionally skilful and intelligent attorneys who are able to explain legal matters patiently and simply to non-lawyers within the business. They are able to make business people feel at ease during court cases, always make themselves available when you need them and their advice is always pragmatic and helpful.'
- 'Homme ten Have is an excellent partner of the firm. He is pragmatic and strategic at the same time. His knowledge and experience of the field are remarkable, and he will always tailor his advice to the client's context. He will guide, steer and challenge us, which is highly appreciated.'
Key clients
- Achmea
- Boston Consulting Group
- Deloitte
- UTC/Carrier
- Petrobras
- Shell
- Works council of easyJet
- Europe Combined Terminals (ECT)
- PZEM
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Central Work Council of Johnson & Johnson (works councils of different subsidiaries)
- Picnic Technologies B.V.
- Allianz Nederland Groep NV
- TakeAway.com Group B.V.
- McKinsey & Company, Inc.
- a.s.r.
- Lightyear
- Accell
- Autoriteit Financiële Markten
- Bol.com
Work highlights
- Advised a.s.r. on the employment aspects of its business combination with Aegon Nederland.
- Assisted PZEM with the employment aspects of the restructuring of its wholesale activities, and the subsequent sale of PZEM's wholesale activities, ZBL pipeline and its 50% stake in the Sloe power plant to Czech energy company EPH.
- Advised Accell on the information and consultation obligations with respect to the recommended public offer on the shares of Accell.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maartje Govaert